insert_link Namibia Tondoro Health Centre in Kavango West Hit by Flooding After Thunderstorm The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region faced flooding in the aftermath of a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, reassured in a statement on Thursday that there was no significant damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies. Nangombe attributed the flooding to rainwater originating from a water pool formed along a nearby gravel road, emphasizing the need for […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 5
Namibia City of Windhoek Management Committee Faces Vacancies as Council Fails to Nominate Office Bearers The completion of the City of Windhoek's management committee is in limbo as the council falls short in nominating office bearers for the two remaining positions. Despite District Magistrate Celma Amadhila's call for nominations during the council session, the chambers echoed in silence. Notably, in December 2023, Queen Kamati, a SWAPO party member, and former city mayor Joseph Uapingene, a member of NUDO, secured the positions of mayor and deputy […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Develop your plots: Ndeutepo Omuthiya Mayor, Johannes Ndeutepo, has encouraged individuals to develop plots in Omuthiya that have remained inactive for an extended period. Ndeutepo conveyed said this in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, addressing the issue of 316 allocated plots lying idle with no development. He expressed concern about the increasing number of inactive properties in the town, emphasising that some owners are notably silent and show no indication of developing […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia MTC increases netball sponsorship by 36 per cent Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has increased its sponsorship budget for the Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL) by 36 per cent, from N. dollars 1.9 million to N. dollars 2.5 million. The renewal of the sponsorship was announced by the company's Chief Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo and Netball Namibia President, Rebekka /Goagoses, on Thursday. According to Ekandjo, they chose to increase the amount of the […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 27
insert_link Interview Transcripts Dr. Basilius Kasera Explores Education Challenges and Funding Solutions in Namibia In an engaging conversation, Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's Faculty of Social Sciences discusses critical issues surrounding education in Namibia. Kasera addresses the similarities with South Africa, highlighting the politicization of education as a public good and its impact on citizens. He emphasizes the need to rethink the philosophy of education, urging a perspective that views education as a means of empowering individuals to contribute to society […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 80
insert_link Interview Transcripts Landless People’s Movement’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Education and Its Impact on Voters In a recent interview, Lifalaza Simataa delves into the state of education in Namibia and its repercussions on the electorate. Simataa sheds light on the slow pace of school construction, insufficient budget allocations, and the resulting challenges in the education sector. Simataa emphasizes that between 2021 and 2022, only one new school was built by the state, indicating a lack of prioritization for education development. He points out that a […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Omuthiya Mayor Urges Activation of Dormant Plots Amid Growing Concerns Omuthiya Mayor, Johannes Ndeutepo, is calling on individuals to initiate development on plots in Omuthiya that have remained inactive for an extended period. Addressing the issue of 316 allocated plots lying idle, Ndeutepo expressed his concerns. He highlighted the escalating number of inactive properties in the town, pointing out that some owners exhibit prolonged silence and show no intent to develop their plots. The mayor further revealed that lease agreements […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Oruuua Empowers Youth Through Spelling Competition To Boosts Confidence and Cognitive Skills In a proactive move to empower the youth, a committed group from Oruuua in Ovitoto organized a spelling competition for local pupils. The primary objectives were to cultivate confidence, enhance vocabulary, and elevate cognitive skills among the participants. The initiative is rooted in the firm belief that young individuals should be equipped with the necessary skills for effective communication in the real world. Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze from the Oruuua group […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Namibian expert weighs in on the country’s education system The African Transformation Movement in SA has raised serious concerns about the alarming increase in unemployment rates in South Africa. The party attributes this worrisome trend to an education system that falls short in equipping individuals with skills aligned to the country’s economic strengths, specifically in sectors like agriculture and mining. Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's provides insights into the Namibian perspective on this issue. todayJanuary 19, 2024 5
